Hacking Your ADHD

This podcast episode explores the complex reality of managing ADHD, emphasizing the importance of personalized strategies and routines. Tips include embracing small changes, focusing on key strategies like getting enough sleep, and being adaptable. The episode discusses efficient time management, navigating ADHD challenges, and the need for a holistic approach to ADHD management.

Filmmaker and ADHD advocate Saman Kesh discusses accepting ADHD identity, therapy techniques like CBT and EMDR, and the importance of recognizing and managing ADHD. Topics include navigating ADHD challenges, achieving clarity in activities, and self-help strategies for supporting ADHD brains.

Iranian-American filmmaker Saman Kesh discusses his recent ketamine treatment, its effectiveness for mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, and the importance of medical supervision. They also explore embracing distractions and organized chaos for individuals with ADHD, the link between the gut microbiome and the brain, and unlocking the brain's potential through self-compassion.

This week's guest is Ying Deng, known as ADHD Asian Girl, who discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation for ADHD individuals. They explore the practice of paying attention to the present moment, the effects of mindfulness on reducing symptoms, improving emotional functioning and executive functioning, and strategies for incorporating meditation into daily life. The conversation also covers redirecting thoughts, cultivating compassion, building meditation habits for ADHD, and concludes with top tips for practicing mindfulness.

In this episode, Skye Rapson, Founder of Unconventional Organization, introduces the Planning Funnel, which helps break down goals into manageable steps. They discuss the importance of goals and planning for individuals with ADHD, strategies to prioritize tasks and address failures, and the significance of scientific research in managing ADHD. The hosts emphasize the need to set realistic expectations, break down goals into subtasks, and be mindful of self-criticism.

Brendan Mahan, host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast, discusses the 9 parts of a transition, including managing distractions and understanding emotional states. The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding the physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of transitions to effectively start and end tasks. They also explore challenges in decision-making during transitions and the impact of effective communication. Additionally, they mention an upcoming book on the Wall of Awful, targeting those who want to overcome challenges and make lasting changes. Seek help for ADHD and recap the top tips for transitions.

Jesse J. Anderson, author of 'Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD', discusses practical coping strategies for memory and motivation challenges. They also explore the importance of adapting to individual mental processes and offer solutions for prospective memory. The podcast covers misconceptions about ADHD and the necessity of hyperfocus. Design elements of ADHD-friendly books and the benefits of exploring novelty and building effective productivity systems are also discussed.

Jessica McCabe, creator of How to ADHD, discusses strategies for thriving with ADHD, the importance of universal design, and her new book. They explore overcoming challenges, completing a writing project, and the value of pre-orders. Top tips include focusing on what's worth doing and being kind to oneself.

The host reflects on the growth of Hacking Your ADHD over the past year, shares exciting numbers, and expresses gratitude to the listeners. They discuss plans for incorporating shorter monologue episodes, answering listener questions, exploring new ideas, and potential changes to revenue streams. They also talk about their plans for community building and content improvement.

Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need A Budget, discusses YNAB's four key habits for money management, including giving money 'jobs', planning for future expenses, building flexibility, and aging money. These methods can aid those with ADHD by promoting intentionality and creating helpful friction in spending and saving.